Elisya's Realization (3)

Thinking about this, Ji Chen asked in a relaxed tone, "Elisya, do you want to handle internal affairs or become a warrior?"

Elisya didn't hesitate at all and replied with certainty, "I want to become a warrior."

"Can you tell me why?" 

"Because I want to protect you, big brother." Elisya's obsidian-like black eyes stared intently at Ji Chen. "If I don't fight, then you, Alice, and Anina will have to divert your attention to protect me. I don't want to be a burden to any of you."

Ji Chen was somewhat speechless; he hadn't expected this reason.

"Even though Alice said I've forgotten many things, even if you tell me, I won't remember," Elisya continued. "But there's one thing I still remember, and that's how you saved me back then. Without you, I would have died long ago, or perhaps perished in the ice crevices." Elisya's eyes were filled with determination. "I want to do something for you."